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Fans Launched the Same Complaint After ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Finale—Could Season 3 Fix It?
Nobody wants this ending… again.
When a second season of Nobody Wants This was announced, the excitement was at an all-time high, coming off a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed first season. But though the second installment was enjoyable, it fell a little flat, especially when it came to the end.
Many fans launched the same complaint following the season 2 finale episode, which found Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) on the brink of yet another break-up, just like in the season 1 finale, before realizing that they can’t live without each other and running back to each other in hopes of finding a way to make it work—without actually making any effort to address those pesky underlying issues constantly putting their romance in flux to begin with.
The only difference, this time around, is that Joanne seemingly arrived at the point where she was ready to convert, following her chat with Esther (Jackie Tohn), who made her see that she’s been overthinking the whole thing, as so many of her qualities and approach to life already made her Jewish.
It could’ve been a pivotal point for the finale to hone in on—a moment and realization that Joanne was working toward for most of the season, finally coming to fruition.
But then it got botched… because Joanne didn’t actually get to deliver the message as she and Noah embraced in the final moments, with the ending mostly rehashing the ending that captivated fans in season 1, this time garnering a disappointing reaction.
wow i wonder if he's going to still want her to convert and she's still not going to be sure if she wants to https://t.co/VlE8M281Ar
— ashley ray (@theashleyray) November 5, 2025
“I just finished Nobody Wants This S2 and I’m mad because what do you mean they rinsed and repeated the ending of the first season,” one fan wrote on Threads, with many calling the plotline “so redundant” and expressing that there wasn’t any movement in the storyline, which seemingly just repeated the same issues from the first season. There was no growth between the couple, as the same problems they had continued to fester under the surface, with neither finding a way to work through them.
“I was watching that last episode like….okay now they break up…so they can WHOOOP – GET BACK TOGETHER…like they always do,” someone else pointed out, as another added, “So they can dramatically run back to one another.”
Another exclaimed that they “rinsed and repeated the whole dang season.”
“Yeah. Why didn’t Joanne say “I think I’m Jewish,'” someone else questioned, which would have at least progressed the storyline, though some took issue with religion being the biggest obstacle in a modern-day relationship to begin with, especially as he just got a gig at a progressive church so that she could decide on her own terms and on her own time.
“For me, it’s this requirement that she has to join his religion. Why is he so hung up on it, especially now that he’s parted ways with the more conservative temple?” someone else questioned, as another pointed out that the parallel ending could’ve worked really well with that small tweak, noting, “It also shouldn’t have been Noah giving Joanne the speech at the end. They did that in season 1. It should have been Joanne saying “I think I’m Jewish.'”
“No wasn’t the same they both realized they want to be together regardless of each other’s hesitation. This is not a story on will they won’t they, but about how they get together and them being honest with each other, they haven’t they have been avoiding the things they needed to talk about with each other,” someone argued, though many didn’t see it that way.
Others mentioned Esther’s decision to take a break from Sasha (Timothy Simons), and while the plotline wasn’t a fan favorite, it does make room for Sasha and Morgan (Justine Lupe) to finally get together. Part of the issue with season 1 is that while fans loved Sasha and Morgan’s chemistry, they didn’t want him to be the unfaithful husband to Esther. Season 2 found a way to work around that, revealing that the only reason Sasha and Morgan were able to form such a deep connection is because Sasha and Esther were growing apart, and though they tried to put the pieces back together, eventually, Esther realized that maybe the best thing right now is to take a step back and focus on her own happiness. A woman who prioritizes herself, even when it’s hard, is worth celebrating.
Could Sasha and Morgan be the endgame and the ones we should all be rooting for? It’s hard to deny that they have that spark.
Nobody Wants This. (L to R) Jackie Tohn as Esther, Timothy Simons as Sasha in episode 210 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Erin Simkin/Netflix © 2025
Maybe the only real hook to this series—and what made it such an instant hit in season 1—was the will-they-or-wont-they tug and pull, and without it, there’s not much more substance, meaning that it could’ve just benefitted from being a one and done limited-series, as someone pointed out that romantic comedies aren’t “supposed to have sequels.”
Though many can find a way to make a sequel work, with Nobody Wants This having plenty of potential, seeing as everybody did want this, as long as there’s more story to tell.
So far, we haven’t seen the writers and showrunners prove that they know what to do with Joanne and Noah once they get over the biggest hump in their relationship—the obstacle of conversion keeping them from fully committing.
It seems as though they’re trying to milk a winning formula from season and hoping fans won’t notice—and spoiler alert, they definitely noticed.
Still, Netflix knows a hit when they see it, and despite the backlash for season 2, they know people binged anyway (slightly down from season 1, but impressive regardless, with 18 million views through its first 11 days and going strong at No.1), and thus a third season has already been confirmed, likely with a 2026 release, if we had to guess.
Kristen Bell telling the cast of Nobody Wants This AND YOU that Season 3 is OFFICIAL! pic.twitter.com/Sxcwuo5ZYi
— Netflix (@netflix) November 4, 2025
Maybe the writers and showrunners will hear the criticism and learn a thing from their season 2 mistakes and fix them moving forward? Hopefully, we’ll get storylines that move the plot along and restore our love to the same goosebump-inducing feelings we walked away with in season 1.
Because, if we’re being honest, our feelings for Nobody Wants This are just kind of mimicking Noah and Joanne’s relationship—we were smitten with season 1, we hit a few bumps in season 2, draining some of that spark, but we’re staying committed and holding out hope that if we work through the issues and lack of momentum, we’ll come back stronger with season 3.
The Way Home wrapped up its fourth and final season this summer, on June 21, 2026, on the Hallmark Channel.
Now, three months later, fans who first heard of the show when it was added to Netflix will be able to stream the final season.
When Is The Way Home Season 4 Coming to Netflix?
The Way Home Season 4 is officially available on Netflix starting today, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Fans can stream all 10 episodes in the final installment to find out how it all ends for the three generations of Landry women!
If you want to read our review, you can find it right here—but be warned, it contains plenty of spoilers!
Will There Be a The Way Home Season 5?
Sadly, there is no news about a fifth season of The Way Home.
Many hoped that after Hallmark prematurely cancelled the series, which was intended to run five seasons, Netflix would swoop in and save it, especially after it got such a huge boost following its addition to the streamer.
Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any confirmation that Netflix is interested in another season—though the cast has expressed interest if the opportunity presented itself.
Maybe following the success of season 4 on Netflix, the streamer will have a change of heart?
You can see what the creators had in mind for a fifth season right here.
Main Cast of The Way Home
- Andie MacDowell as Delilah “Del” Landry
- Chyler Leigh as Katherine “Kat” Landry
- Sadie Laflamme-Snow as Alice Dhawan
- Evan Williams as Elliot Augustine
- Alex Hook as teenage Kat Landry
- David Webster as teenage Elliot Augustine
- Jefferson Brown as Colton Landry
- Spencer MacPherson as Jacob Landry
- Al Mukadam as Brady Dhawan
What Is The Way Home About?
Per the official description, The Way Home follows “three generations of Landry women who discover a magical pond that lets them travel through time to heal past family tragedies.”
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2 Fan-Favorite Dramas Were Unexpectedly Cancelled This Week at Both Netflix and Prime Video—And It’s Concerning
It’s been a brutal week for fans of two TV shows across Netflix and Prime Video.
Netflix cancelled Sweet Magnolias, ending the show’s five-season run, while Prime Video hit its newest action-drama Ride or Die with an abrupt and unexpected end.
Sweet Magnolias series creator and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson paid tribute to the show on Instagram, writing: “Living in Serenity for five seasons has been a privilege and a blessing. The people I’ve met and worked with — our incredible writers, cast, crew, executives, and producers — have touched my heart and changed my life. And our fans have been amazing in their passion for our characters. Thank you all. Though our journey has sadly come to an end, I hope Serenity will always have a place in your heart. Keep pouring it out!”
The series, a feel-good romantic drama set in a small Southern town called Serenity, based on the book series by Sherryl Woods, followed three best friends—Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliot) and Helen (Heather Headley), as they navigated romance, family dynamics, careers, personal goals and dreams, and more with grace. It was a comfy, small-town series that felt like home more and more with each passing season, which is what makes the cancellation sting so much.
There’s not enough pouring it out to make it make sense, though; the dip in traffic each season is likely the reason behind Netflix’s decision, as viewership dropped 30% in the last season, per Deadline. It marked a much more severe drop-off than the one seen in Seasons 3 and 4, with only a 13% dip, as many fans complained there wasn’t enough advertising to make fans aware there even was a new season available in the first place.
Meanwhile, Prime Video pulled the plug on the Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham thriller after just one season, shocking fans, especially as the series had plenty of potential.
Both shows, though quite different in nature and premise, featured strong female leads and underscored the power of friendship.
Ride or Die’s lack of season 2 renewal was a big shock, particularly because it was so well received, as Deadline reports it immediately shot to No. 1 in the US and logged 927 views in just 2 days of its release.
Spencer, who played Debbie Claybourne, the best friend to Waddingham’s Judith Barton, who was a secret international assasin, took to Instagram, writing, in part, “Projects like this shouldn’t be the exception, they should be the rule! For all the women out there who felt seen, laughed out loud, lived out loud with Debbie and Judith, thank you. This was a fun one! Thank you Tessa Coates! Massive thank you to you, Jen Salke! You’ve always had exquisite taste!”
Parent Trap and Abbott Elementary actress Lisa Ann Walter commented what we’re all thinking, “They’re insane. Biggest hit prime has had in a minute,” while Ruby Rose added, “This is in the top 10 CRAZIEST cancellations of all time. This PROVES WE ARE NOT ON A REAL TIMELINE!”
And this, of course, follows the cancellation of Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly’s western rom-com Ransom Canyon after its second season, proving that absolutely nothing and no one is safe.
With so many shows across a plethora of streaming platforms—maybe we’ve just spread viewership too thin? I can’t be the only one who is fed up with paying $10+ for every single service, forced to pick and choose who I support and what I watch. But in the case of Ride or Die, even promising numbers didn’t sway the powers that be. With everything growing more expensive with each passing day in this economy, maybe this is a sign of the times? Will more shows that fans love and pour their heart and soul into suffer the same fate? Should we stop getting invested altogether?
Fan-favorite small-town shows like Virgin River, The Way Home and One Tree Hill are joining forces for a first-ever experience.
As Virgin River fans patiently await season 8, there’s something else they can look forward to.
Ben Hollingsworth, who plays Dan Brady on the hit Netflix drama, took to Instagram for a first-ever announcement that delighted fans.
“Virgin River fans, I know you’re excited. You want to know: is Brady coming back for season 8? You want to know when season 8’s coming out? You want to know if there’s going to be a season 9. Well…” he begins, before a censored sticker covers his mouth and a bleep-out noise cuts off any sliver of news he was going to share.
“I’m just joking, I can’t tell you any of that,” he admits, before revealing something equally as exciting for the fandom.
“What I can tell you is that for the first time ever, me and a bunch of my Virgin River cast mates are going to be doing a convention.”
And it’s not just any convention, as he clarifies that it isn’t like “one of those mall ones,” adding that this one is “tailored just for shows like ours.”
By that, he meets small town shows, which have carved out a place for themselves in the TV landscape.
“It’s called Meet Cute con and the theme is small town television,” he added, noting, “that’s basically Virgin River.”
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The excitement continues as Hollingsworth reveals it’s taking place in Nashville at the Loveless Barn, with Virgin Hotels Nashville fittingly serving as a sponsor.
It will kick off with a rooftop party and run from Nov. 6th through 8th.
People reports it will include “celebrity panels, live music, interactive experiences, and Southern food for an intimate fan experience.”
But it’s not just Virgin River!
Other small town hows included in Meet Cute Con include One Tree Hill and The Way Home.
The confirmed guest list for Small-Town Swoon is as follows: One Tree Hill alum Jana Kramer, The Way Home‘s Evan Williams, and Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Hollingsworth and Zibby Allen.
Additional celebrities from small town shows will be announced in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, if you want to be part of the first-ever meet up, you can grab tickets here.
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